About this series
Nadira is far from where she started. Now a necromancer, capable of speaking to those in the after life, she grapples with what it means to live and love.
Persia, 1497. Nadira and her motley crew of companions have been through a lot together. Their journey is now to the rocky, inhospitable foothills of Mount Damavand, to meet with a mysterious power who dwells in the mountains of Arborz. Blinded by grief for her first love, she is intent on bringing him back from the realms of death.
Very much alive is the inscrutable and principled Turkish sea captain Kemal Reis, the "Terror of the Waves" who has loved Nadira for years. She will need his help to protect a new set of ancient texts, the Books of the Dead, from falling into the wrong hands. Will the books contain what she needs to stop the European powers from igniting a new and bloodier crusade?
The Servant Girl's Sorcery is the final book in the enthralling historical fantasy series by Annmarie Banks. Set in medieval Europe, it is a twisty tale of adventure and mysticism, and will appeal to readers of Noah Gordon and Kate Mosse.
Note: Originally published as "Books of the Dead."
Titles in the series (3)
- The Servant Girl's Secret: The Elysium Texts, #1
1
Saracen and a scholar – there couldn't be two more dangerous pastimes for a woman as the fervour of the Inquisition grips Europe. Barcelona, 1492. A scholar lies dying in a spice merchant's stable when Nadira receives his last words. To Nadira, words are her life. Sold into slavery as a girl, her unusual gift of language keep her employed as her master's scribe. Now, the words that have long been her solace have put her in mortal danger. The dying scholar speaks of an ancient text, the Hermetica, that promises its readers the secrets of the magi of ancient Babylon. Hungry for power, the dark architects of the Inquisition will stop at nothing to find the Hermetica and to use it to solidify their position. At a time when faith is valued and knowledge is dangerous, Nadira emerges as one of the few who can unlock the mysteries within the pages of the Hermetica. Soon she is the unwilling companion to an English baron and his troupe of warriors as they traverse Europe in search of the manuscript, and revenge. As Nadira begins her transformation from servant to sorceress, will she escape the fires of the Inquisition, the clutches of the Borgia pope, and the ambitions of a French king? The Servant Girl's Secret is the first book of an enthralling historical fantasy series by Annmarie Banks. Set in medieval Europe, it is a twisty tale of adventure and mysticism, and will appeal to readers of Noah Gordon and Kate Mosse. Note: Originally published as "The Hermetica of Elysium."
- The Servant Girl's Sight: The Elysium Texts, #2
2
Nadira's secret gifts have been revealed, but can she harness her powers for good? Rome, 1495. No longer a slave, Nadira is revered for her ability to read and apply the teachings in the mystical ancient text, the Hermetica of Elysium. No, she has earned her place in the company of adventurers who travel to Istanbul to uncover another ancient text. However, Nadira finds herself torn between competing agendas. The Templar Knights are intent on recovering a Grimoire, stolen from them over 200 years ago. The Grimoire is a book of spells that promises to raise the dead, and is being used by the Sultan's necromancer. Her love, Lord Montrose , won't be satisfied until he can avenge the death of his scholar brother, and he wants Nadira to help him find the murderer in Istanbul. Her friend and soulmate, Friar William is in the throes of doubt, as his faith and his deep connection to Nadira is challenged by his first taste of alchemy. And what about what Nadira wants? Can she find a space between the competing agendas of these persuasive men to achieve what she believes her destiny to be? The Servant Girl's Sight is the second book of an enthralling historical fantasy series by Annmarie Banks. Set in medieval Europe, it is a twisty tale of adventure and mysticism, and will appeal to readers of Noah Gordon and Kate Mosse. Note: Originally published as "The Necromancer's Grimoire."
- The Servant Girl's Sorcery: The Elysium Texts, #3
3
Nadira is far from where she started. Now a necromancer, capable of speaking to those in the after life, she grapples with what it means to live and love. Persia, 1497. Nadira and her motley crew of companions have been through a lot together. Their journey is now to the rocky, inhospitable foothills of Mount Damavand, to meet with a mysterious power who dwells in the mountains of Arborz. Blinded by grief for her first love, she is intent on bringing him back from the realms of death. Very much alive is the inscrutable and principled Turkish sea captain Kemal Reis, the "Terror of the Waves" who has loved Nadira for years. She will need his help to protect a new set of ancient texts, the Books of the Dead, from falling into the wrong hands. Will the books contain what she needs to stop the European powers from igniting a new and bloodier crusade? The Servant Girl's Sorcery is the final book in the enthralling historical fantasy series by Annmarie Banks. Set in medieval Europe, it is a twisty tale of adventure and mysticism, and will appeal to readers of Noah Gordon and Kate Mosse. Note: Originally published as "Books of the Dead."
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